Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of campus-wide training and prevention initiatives supporting undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as staff and faculty. In collaboration with staff in the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Education (SHARE) Office, this role contributes to the development and implementation of comprehensive sexual and gender-based violence prevention strategies, including required trainings, policy-aligned educational initiatives, and public health interventions designed to reduce harm, strengthen accountability, and foster a culture of respect and safety. The position implements and supports prevention efforts through strategies tailored to populations and contexts where risk for interpersonal harm may be elevated, including peer leadership environments, gendered social settings, and other high-visibility campus spaces. Content for programming includes risks and protective factors of perpetration and victimization, issues of intersectionality, impact of trauma, linkages to oppression and privilege, etc. This work strengthens institutional capacity to prevent sexual misconduct by integrating evidence-informed programming, research-driven intervention initiatives, and campus climate improvement approaches, in coordination with campus partners. This role works closely with SHARE Office Victim Advocates to ensure that prevention and training efforts are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered, and that educational strategies reflect the needs of diverse student populations, including graduate and professional students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, mental health, or related field, with 2-4 years of work experience in a collegiate environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in sexual and gender-based violence prevention theory, program design, and evaluation in higher education or comparable settings.
Experience supporting or coordinating prevention initiatives programming that engages men and other students in preventing gender-based violence and promoting cultures of respect, belonging, and accountability.
Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to preventing interpersonal violence, including strategies addressing gender norms, peer culture, and power dynamics.
Training or experience in trauma-informed practice, prevention or gender-based violence intervention.
Experience with program/training development, implementation, and assessment for in-person and online delivery, including different learning modalities.
Demonstrated skills in public speaking, program coordination, and group facilitation.
Grounding in public health and social behavioral theories, including individual and environmental change, and how those concepts can be applied to campuswide violence prevention initiatives.
Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctoral degree in education, public health or closely related field.
Experience contributing to campus-wide prevention initiatives or institutional change efforts related to sexual misconduct or gender equity.
Familiarity with Title IX policy, conduct systems, or survivor advocacy programs.
Training and experience in curriculum development.
Demonstrated contributions to publications or conference presentations.

Responsibilities

Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of campus-wide training and prevention initiatives.
Contributes to the development and implementation of comprehensive sexual and gender-based violence prevention strategies.
Implements and supports prevention efforts through strategies tailored to populations and contexts where risk for interpersonal harm may be elevated.
Works closely with SHARE Office Victim Advocates to ensure that prevention and training efforts are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered.